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Wish it had more than a number, but Thistle #3 is a color I could see myself wearing. It's a stone color, that looks like it could be worn with anything from charcoal, to pink to black, to GREEN. Thanks for offering the give-away.Sara in AL

Hello Alana,thnks fro pointing out Louisa Harding! I was looking for a cardigan pattern and found it.And I really like that hat! I think I should check the top tens on ravelry.I like Thistle No. 9 whick seems to be rich brown.Cheers Eva

I loved the story in this one. My lust for animal fiber is a secret one, hubby is DEATHLY allergic. So I keep a few acrylic skeins laying around the house, and then pull out the lovely stuff when he's not around. It's hard being a fiber junkie who is still "in the closet".

Alana: What a generous soul. Love your podcast. Sitting in a hotel room knitting a citron with Malibrigo Lace listening to your blog is sublime. I like the Thistle #1 - white as snow. You knit beautifully. Rosemary

Just discovered your podcast today. It's been a wonderful distraction... I just waved goodbye to my son as he goes on a camp with the school to Central Australia. The house seemed very empty when I got home but listening to your podcast was a wonderful distraction.Where was I? Ah yes! I really like the 'Old Rose" colourway. That hat looks exquisite. (Fingers crossed!!)(contact ATdancingwithfrogsDOTcom )

Your story this podcast was hilarious. I had a similar experience when I discovered my first yarn store. HEAVEN!! I haven't slept with any yarns yet, but I have some Misti Alpaca that I admit I fondle often. SO SOFT. Serenity (callmeserenity on Ravelry)

I always drop or lose my cable needle, but I stumbled on a solution. I "inheritied" a couple of slightly bent dpns -- I don't know if they're wood or bamboo or what, and I'm not sure it was purchased already bent or that the previous owner bent it. But it stays stuck in my knitting projects much better than my other cable needle and it works just fine as a substitute cable needle. I don't know if this will help you or not.

I loved your podcast!!! Although I've never worked with Thistle before I think my favorite colors are #1, #3 and #5 and I have seen your pictures for the 16 cable hat and it makes me want to knit one up right away.-Meghan V

It's tough, but of all the colors listed on Loops, I think I'd choose #11, the greenish-tealish color. I've been considering the Cedar Leaf Shawlette anyway, and this color would be nice and leafy without being all-out green. (And I agree: why do yarn companies, and car manufacturers, for that matter, just use numbers? Isn't creating color names the fun part? It's just like lipstick or nail polish. Color names evoke emotion and inspiration.)

I also have to say that the Yarn Fetish story made me laugh out loud in the car. Who hasn't snuggled up with a ball of yarn fresh from the store? But to roll over and pull the ball from its own bed and into yours is hilarious! Must have been some dream!Bronwyn in IL

Alana - I just started listening to your podcast last week. I have listened to episodes 1-4, and the latest. I love it - I can relate to your early stories of knitting mishaps :)My favorite color of the Louisa Harding thistle is #3.

This was the first time I have listened to your podcast and really enjoyed it. If I was buying LH Thistle I would either buy #1 white or Old Rose. Wish there were more color choices but I could always dye the white. Thanks for the info. Love the hat you made for your daughter.